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Kris Kristofferson

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Born 22 June 1936.

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Biography

Neb rulez!!! Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American writer, singer-songwriter, actor, and musician. He is best known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night". Kristofferson is the sole writer of most of his songs, but he has collaborated with various other figures of the Nashville scene such as Shel Silverstein and Fred Rumfelt.

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  1. Closer to the Bone 2009

    Closer to the Bone

    Reviewed by Rob Crossan

    An album that only adds to Kristofferson’s phenomenal legacy.

Credits

Role Artist Release
Vocal Bonnie Raitt Luck of the Draw (1991)
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Closer to the Bone

Closer to the Bone

  1. 1 Closer to the Bone
     
  2. 2 From Here to Forever
     
  3. 3 Holy Woman
     

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    Mark Lamarr BBC Radio 2

  3. A late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

    The Radcliffe & Maconie Show BBC Radio 2

  4. Two hours of requests on Radio Scotland

    Get it On With Bryan Burnett BBC Radio Scotland

  5. Quirky mid-morning entertainment for the family from Gerry Anderson.

    Gerry Anderson BBC Radio Ulster

  6. Country music from Ness to Nashville.

    Fàilt' air an Dùthaich BBC Radio nan Gaidheal

  7. Gaelic and country music with John Carmichael and guests.

    Mac'illeMhìcheil BBC Radio nan Gaidheal

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio Ulster 100%

  2. BBC Radio 2 57%

  3. BBC Radio nan Gaidheal 28%

  4. BBC Radio Scotland 28%

  5. BBC 6 Music 14%

  6. BBC Four 14%

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